In this exercise, you will practice greeting a new colleague at work in Spanish. You will learn useful phrases and vocabulary for making a good first impression.
đŹ El DiĂĄlogo / The Dialogue
Ana: Hola, soy Ana. ÂżTĂș eres el nuevo colega?
â Hi, I’m Ana. Are you the new colleague?
Carlos: SĂ, soy Carlos. Mucho gusto, Ana.
â Yes, I’m Carlos. Nice to meet you, Ana.
Ana: Encantada, Carlos. ÂżDe dĂłnde eres?
â Nice to meet you, Carlos. Where are you from?
Carlos: Soy de MĂ©xico. ÂżY tĂș?
â I’m from Mexico. And you?
Ana: Soy de España. ¿Te gusta trabajar aqu�
â Iâm from Spain. Do you like working here?
Carlos: SĂ, es muy interesante. ÂżTienes algĂșn consejo para mĂ?
â Yes, it’s very interesting. Do you have any advice for me?
Ana: SĂ, siempre pregunta si necesitas ayuda.
â Yes, always ask if you need help.
Carlos: Gracias, Ana. Eso es muy Ăștil.
â Thank you, Ana. That’s very helpful.
đ Vocabulario / Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| nuevo | new | Ăl es el nuevo colega. |
| mucho gusto | nice to meet you | Mucho gusto, Ana. |
| encantada | nice to meet you (female speaker) | Encantada de conocerte. |
| consejo | advice | ÂżTienes algĂșn consejo para mĂ? |
| Ăștil | useful | Eso es muy Ăștil. |
đ Grammar Tip: Using ‘ser’ to describe origin
‘Ser’ is used to express origin, like saying where someone is from. Combine ‘ser’ with ‘de’ to indicate origin.
- Soy de MĂ©xico.
- Ella es de España.
âïž PrĂĄctica / Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the vocabulary list.
- Ana: Hola, soy Ana. ÂżTĂș eres el ______ colega?
Answer: nuevo - Carlos: SĂ, soy Carlos. ______ gusto, Ana.
Answer: Mucho - Ana: ÂżTienes algĂșn ______ para mĂ?
Answer: consejo - Carlos: Gracias, Ana. Eso es muy ______.
Answer: Ăștil
đ Cultural Note
In many Spanish-speaking workplaces, it’s common to greet colleagues with a handshake or a light kiss on the cheek, depending on the formality of the setting.
đȘđž Published by your Spanish school | Exercise for Monday, April 27, 2026 | Level: A1/A2